Our Power.
Unlimited Potential.
Taylor Corporation has big plans for the future and we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world’s leading brands ― and our employees’ careers ― by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for professionals like you.
Want to be part of something powerful? It’s time to look at Taylor.
Your Opportunity:Taylor Corporation is looking for a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations and develop a strong production leadership team. This role requires someone who can balance hands-on floor leadership with the metrics, systems and business side of the operation. The right person will be comfortable leading through change, developing supervisors and improving overall production performance.
Work Authorization:To be considered for Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Your Responsibilities:- Lead day-to-day production operations with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor.
- Develop and coach Production Supervisors, building leadership capability and accountability across the team.
- Monitor production performance, KPIs and operational metrics and use the data to identify issues and drive improvement.
- Understand and manage the full production flow from materials through manufacturing, shipping and distribution.
- Identify and address production, equipment and workflow issues that impact safety, quality, productivity or delivery.
- Lead operational and cultural change while building trust and credibility with long-tenured employees.
- Manage production budgets and maintain appropriate control of labor and operating costs.
- Utilize ERP systems to support production planning, inventory, shipping and overall plant operations.
- Partner with other departments and senior leadership to support business priorities and production goals.
- Support continuous improvement efforts and implement changes that strengthen processes, team performance and overall results.
- Strong production or manufacturing leadership experience.
- Experience leading and developing supervisors and production teams.
- Strong understanding of production flow, equipment and manufacturing operations.
- Experience working with production metrics and KPIs and the ability to speak to measurable results.
- Experience managing budgets and controlling operating costs.
- Experience using a full ERP system within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to balance hands-on floor leadership with the administrative, systems and business requirements of a management role.
- Approximately 3–4 years of Production Manager experience, or strong Production Supervisor experience with demonstrated readiness to move into a manager role.
- Experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading an operation or team through significant operational or cultural change.
- A track record of building teams, developing leaders and improving production performance.
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.
With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Skills Required
- Strong production or manufacturing leadership experience
- Experience leading and developing supervisors and production teams
- Strong understanding of production flow, equipment and manufacturing operations
- Experience working with production metrics and KPIs and ability to speak to measurable results
- Experience managing budgets and controlling operating costs
- Experience using a full ERP system within a manufacturing or production environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to balance hands-on floor leadership with administrative, systems and business requirements
- Authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
- Approximately 3-4 years of Production Manager experience, or strong Production Supervisor experience with readiness to move into manager role
- Experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience leading an operation or team through significant operational or cultural change
- Track record of building teams, developing leaders and improving production performance
Taylor Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Taylor Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Taylor Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits begin immediately with medical, dental, and vision coverage, and multiple plan choices are available. Feedback suggests coverage is offered across full-time and part-time roles with integrated wellness resources.
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Flexible Benefits — Plan design includes options like HSAs/FSAs and access to different plan types depending on location and business unit. Feedback suggests employees can select from a range of coverage tiers and programs to fit needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness tools such as health coaching, nurse advocates, and incentives through Wellworks are highlighted alongside broad retail and lifestyle discounts. Feedback suggests these resources enhance the overall package beyond core insurance.
Taylor Corporation Insights
What We Do
Taylor provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies to power the potential of the world’s leading brands. Using the latest printed and digital methods, we facilitate marketing communications of all types for businesses and consumers across a wide range of industries. You’ll see our solutions in your mailbox, your email inbox, in retail settings and on your mobile device. Driven by Glen Taylor’s unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Taylor Corporation has grown from a single small business in 1975 to one of the nation’s largest privately held companies today. What started as a humble printer of wedding invitations and business cards is now a highly diversified leader in the field of business communications. However, while Taylor's capabilities have changed dramatically in the last 45 years, our core purpose remains the same ― to create opportunity and security for our employees. Taylor also continuously invests in technologies and production methods that enable us to shrink our environmental footprint. This commitment shows in the way we divert tons of waste to energy production, source responsibly harvested forest products and work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions year over year. The result is a culture of sustainability that guides our decision making and ensures that we take the long-term view in everything we do
